Home Affairs Ministry inks consultancy contract with British firm

Jan 29, 2013 News

The Home Affairs Ministry today signed a contract with the United Kingdom (UK)-based Capita Symonds firm for the provision of consultancy services for the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in keeping with the Security Sector Strategic Plan.
The contract, valued US$129,750 or approximately $25M, is expected to last about four to six weeks, focusing on four critical areas- administration, succession planning, integrity/probity, and public relations/communications.
This consultancy firm is no stranger to the Guyana Police Force, as it has held engagements with the law enforcement agency since 2000.

Clement Rohee hands over the contract to Associate Director, Capita Symonds, Paul Wadsworth at the Home Affairs Ministry’s boardroom, Brickdam. Also in photograph are Police Commissioner (ag), Leroy Brumell and British High Commissioner Andrew Ayre.

Work on the Strategic Plan is rapidly moving apace since its launch in December. Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee spoke of the need for changes to be made to the Force, which is a 173-year old institution.
Already advertisements have been placed in the local media for 10 highly trained civilians, who will form the strategic management department and will work hand-in-hand with the leadership of the Force to ensure proper implementation of the plan. Thus far, several applications have been received.
“I have complete confidence in the Capita Symonds team because they have worked in Guyana for many years and they were associated with one of the first strategic plans that was drafted for the Force known as the ‘Symonds Report’,” Minister Rohee stated.
Associate Director, Capita Symonds, Paul Wadsworth said the company has had very good experiences working in Guyana over the years and it looks forward to lending its support towards the successful implementation of the reforms in the Force.
The team leader, Paul Mathias said that Capita Symonds has had a strong presence in the Region over the years, having worked with the Jamaican Constabulary and CARICOM.
Mathias said that he has worked with the Force during the years when the late Laurie Lewis was Police Commissioner. “It is heartening to see the developments that have taken place since then and now to be part of this major initiative is indeed an honour.”
Police Commissioner, Leroy Brumell expressed the Force’s appreciation and excitement to be embarking on this journey with the Capita Symonds team.
British High Commissioner to Guyana, Andrew Ayre, said that this initiative is valuable for the future development of this country and called on all parties to support its implementation.
The Strategic Plan was drawn up by the Capita Symonds firm in 2010 while the Implementation Plan was drawn up and commenced by the United States based firm, the Julian Laite Consultancy in February, 2012. (GINA)